Portugal, Republic. An Order Of Military Merit, Ii Class C.1960 United Republic of gold colored crest on red

gold colored crest on red lid

37 mm (w) x 64

while the breast button area bears partially-legible size stamps

three Addressed Postcards

Portugal, Republic. An Order Of Military Merit, Ii Class C.1960 United Republic of gold colored crest on red(Ordem do Mrito Militar). Instituted 1946. In silver gilt, consisting of a white enameled Latin Cross with three pointed ends, featuring a nicely enameled red Latin cross, double sided, suspended by a typical Portuguese tower, with unknown Portuguese hallmark, measuring 56. 45 mm (w) x 81. 94 mm (h inclusive of tower and integral ring), suspended by original neck ribbon with ornament loop suspension, extremely good condition. Footnote: The order was